Stock Assessment Analytical Biologist - *AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE*

Update: AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE

Important messages

Please note Fraser And Interior Area Stock Assessment is retiring all existing BI-02 pools effective December 31, 2017. If you are currently a qualified applicant in any Fraser Stock Assessment BI-02 Pool, and you wish to be considered for any future employment opportunities with Fraser Stock Assessment (StA) at this level, you will need to re-apply on this process.

Intent of the process

The resulting pool will be used to staff Biologist positions within the Fraser Interior Stock Assessment Program at full or part time hours on a Casual, Term or Indeterminate basis. It may also be used for similar positions within Fisheries and Oceans in the Pacific Region.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION:
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in the fields of biology, resource management, fisheries statistics, quantitative ecology or other relevant area.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in conducting quantitative analyses related to fish population dynamics or quantitative fish stock assessment.
• Experience in study design methods.
• Experience in advanced statistical analysis.
• Experience working on the biology or ecology of fish populations or fisheries

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION:
• A graduate degree in the fields of biology, resource management, fisheries statistics, quantitative ecology or other relevant area.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
• Significant* experience in conducting quantitative stock assessments of anadromous salmonids.
• Significant* experience in quantitative analysis of biological data using computer software to analyze and report results.
• Experience preparing and publishing peer reviewed literature, technical reports, and presentations.
• Experience in modelling of biological populations.
• Experience in working with public and private groups, First Nations, and other government agencies.
• Experience in data management.
• Experience in database design.
• Experience with Bayesian statistics and relevant software such as WinBugs, JAGS or STAN.

* ‘Significant experience’ is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed the full range of activities related to the individual asset qualification.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of fish stock assessment methods and models.
• Knowledge of statistical methodology.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
• Proficiency in the use of R statistical software or a similar statistical language.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Initiative.
• Flexibility.
• Reliability.

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

KNOWLEDGE:
• Knowledge of fish population estimation techniques for Pacific salmon.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
• Proficiency in the use of VB statistical software or a similar statistical language.
• Ability to provide oversight to staff and contractors.
• Demonstrated leadership

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
• Employment Equity objectives may be considered in candidate selection.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• May be required to work in remote field camps and locations.
• May be required to work in and around rivers and lakes.
• May be required to travel to the United States of America.
• May be required to fly in helicopters and small fixed-wing aircraft.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

• A valid BC Class 5 driver's licence.
• Health Canada Medical Clearance.
• Oath of Affirmation.
• Work overtime including occasional weekends.
• Travel to attend meetings and/or conduct field work.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.